Reality show men sue Sky over transsexual 'trick'

A group of reality show contestants are taking legal action against Sky after being tricked into seducing a woman who turned out to be a transsexual.

The men are angry at being duped as part of the Sky One series Find Me a Man, which was recorded in Ibiza during the summer.

The participants had to pick the woman they found most attractive from a line-up; all selected Miriam. Cameras filmed them attempting to woo the object of their affections, including scenes of them kissing. Only later did they discover Miriam was once a man. Six of the seven men are beginning legal proceedings against Sky and the production company Brighter Pictures.

It is understood that one of the areas of contention are the consent forms. Sources say they were signed before the secret was revealed.

Neither the men's law firm, Schillings, nor Sky was available for comment.

Gavin Hay, managing director of Brighter Pictures, told the trade journal Broadcast they had made a point of never referring to Miriam as a woman when getting the men to take part.